Zhu Zhuqing's Unfulfilled Desire! Dai Mubai's Wild Imagination!

"Whoosh—"

Tang San's hand, certain of victory, passed straight through "Zhuge Lan."

Yet his shoulder suddenly grew heavy!

Tang San spun around in shock and saw Zhuge Lan's hand!

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The "Zhuge Lan" before Tang San gradually faded away.

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"An independently existing afterimage?" Tang San said in disbelief. "How could your speed possibly be that fast?"

Zhuge Lan did not answer. He withdrew his hand, shook his head, and sighed.

—You're not much either!

Only then did the people present react.

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"Tell me, how did you do it?"

Tang San stared fixedly at Zhuge Lan—

"Only Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track at the Great Perfection realm, combined with abundant internal Soul Power, could possibly split off an independently existing body afterimage!"

"You're only a Soul Elder. How is that possible?"

"Just like that move from the day before yesterday, it was some special Soul Bone Skill, wasn't it?"

Those words reminded Xiao Wu.

"That's right! You cheated!" Xiao Wu said angrily. "This match is unfair! It doesn't count!"

She grabbed Tang San's hand and was about to leave.

But Tang San remained completely still, his eyes never leaving Zhuge Lan.

—He wanted an answer.

Zhuge Lan spread his hands helplessly.

He countered, "Your Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track was tailor-made to complement some kind of ability, wasn't it?"

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"How could you tell?" Tang San blurted out.

Zhuge Lan smiled.

Suddenly!

Three afterimages appeared to his left, right, and front, each lifelike.

Together with Zhuge Lan himself, they looked just like four quadruplet brothers.

A breath later.

The three afterimages vanished at once.

But what appeared instead was—

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Oh!

It had even broken 5,000.

Looks like the shock he had given Tang San this time was just a tiny bit huge.

Zhu Zhuqing's Emotional Value was also nearing 3,000.

That 9...

Zhuge Lan glanced at Cuihua and secretly shook his head.

He did not mean to look down on her.

But for Ma Hongjun to even go for this, he truly was so hungry he would eat anything.

Because this round of emotions was mainly just surprise.

It died down before long.

Seeing there was nothing left to farm, Zhuge Lan was about to leave.

Zhu Zhuqing was already standing before him, her gaze burning.

"Can I learn that move from earlier?" Zhu Zhuqing suppressed her excitement. "The same condition as before, how about it?"

Dai Mubai pricked up his ears!

The same?

One condition?

What deals had you two been making behind my back?!

Zhuge Lan smiled.

See?

Wasn't Zhu Zhuqing taking the initiative now?

But.

He wasn't planning to agree just yet. He would whet her appetite first.

Looking into Zhu Zhuqing's yearning eyes, Zhuge Lan said softly—

"Spiral Nine Shadows may not be an absolutely secret art in my family, but it is still a top-tier movement technique."

"I've only mastered the first level, yet I can already split into three shadows, greatly improving both my evasion and explosive power."

"If one reaches the highest third level, they can split into nine shadows, walk on air, move freely through the sky, and even condense a unique force aura to injure enemies from afar."

"Tell me, is one vague condition enough?"

It sounded as if he wanted Zhu Zhuqing to back down in the face of the difficulty.

But in truth, he was describing the power of Spiral Nine Shadows, making Zhu Zhuqing's eyes shine brightly!!!

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Her Emotional Value had shot past 6000 in one go!

For the normally aloof Zhu Zhuqing to lose her composure like this—

It was clear just how badly she wanted it.

And there were others.

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Huh?

Higher than Zhu Zhuqing's?

He opened the details to check.

It was Tang San.

Then that was fine.

'System, can't these Emotional Value numbers just pop up over the corresponding person's head?'

'Every time, I have to check the details myself.'

Suggestion accepted. Upgrade complete!

The integrated notification before his eyes remained.

But numbers would now also appear above the heads of Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others.

Zhuge Lan was quite satisfied with that.

From now on, he could tell at a glance who the "big experience packs" were.

And focus his attacks accordingly.

Zhuge Lan walked around Zhu Zhuqing and slowly headed off.

Zhu Zhuqing immediately followed.

"I'll take you to the cafeteria."

She did not bring up learning the movement technique again.

—One had to know one's place.

She would build a good relationship first, then look for an opportunity later.

What if—

Their Martial Soul Fusion Skill succeeded? Wouldn't everything else be easy to discuss then?

"Hey! Wait for me!" Dai Mubai hurried after them. "I'm hungry again. Let's grab a bite together!"

Before leaving, he did not forget to drag Ma Hongjun along, lest this guy start fighting Tang San again.

But he had worried for nothing.

Tang San had just been utterly crushed and was too busy contemplating life.

Xiao Wu knew Tang San's pride, and she understood just how miserable he felt right now.

She quietly stayed by his side.

As for Cuihua—

she took off running without looking back.

—She and these Soul Masters simply did not belong to the same world.

It was better to stay far away.

The so-called Cafeteria

was merely a few hired villagers cooking communal meals in large pots.

There were plenty of steamed buns and side dishes.

But Zhu Zhuqing personally piled a plate high with food for Zhuge Lan.

That gave it a whole different flavor.

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Dai Mubai's eyes turned red as he clenched his fists!

If not for the image of Zhuge Lan "guarding the door" last night still fresh in his mind, he would have charged in long ago.

But now...

Zhuqing must be upset that I've been fooling around with other women, so she's deliberately trying to provoke me, right?

Yes!

It definitely has nothing to do with Zhuge!

When he turned around, he saw Ma Hongjun staring at Zhu Zhuqing, drooling with a lecherous expression.

His rage instantly erupted!

His palm cut through the air with a howl, slamming Ma Hongjun straight onto the table.

"Ah!" Ma Hongjun grimaced. "Boss Dai! She's not even your girl. You're going to control who I look at too?"

"Cut the crap!" Dai Mubai said coldly. "Don't even think about her. Keep your evil fire under control!"

"No way..." Ma Hongjun's face fell. "Boss Dai, you already have so many women. At least leave some scraps for your brothers, will you?"

Dai Mubai's expression abruptly changed!

The next moment, a cold gaze stabbed into him.

But before he could turn around, the other party had already looked away.

Then came Zhu Zhuqing's cool voice.

"Let me wash it."

"Thank you for increasing my Soul Ring Year Limit by so much."

Following the sound, Zhu Zhuqing was already carrying her tray toward the dishwashing basin.

Zhuge Lan, meanwhile, was picking his teeth with a toothpick.

Dai Mubai hesitated.

Should he go over and ask about that "one more request"?

But his lackey Ma Hongjun misunderstood something.

In a single stride, he rushed forward and threw an arm around Zhuge Lan's shoulders.

He snarled viciously—

"Kid!"

"Our Boss Dai has his eye on that girl!"

"If you know what's good for you, stay away from her on your own, or else..."

"Heh heh heh!"

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Dai Mubai: Σ(っQДQ;)っ

You dead fatso!

You're trying to kill me!

Zhuge Lan did not even need to say a word.

Dai Mubai flew into action with a kick, sending Ma Hongjun sprawling to the ground and rolling several times.

"Don't listen to his nonsense!" Dai Mubai hurriedly said. "This guy knows I want to pursue Zhuqing, so he took it upon himself to threaten you. He meant well, so don't take it to heart, okay?"

Zhuge Lan found Dai Mubai's nervousness rather amusing.

Was I really that scary?

Yesterday, Zhao Wuji had only soiled himself.

It was not like his life had been in danger.

Judging by Dai Mubai's attitude, there was not much Emotional Value to farm from him anytime soon.

Then—

A new target!